Near Together by Nature and Far Away by Practice --On Confucius' Theory of Humanity from an Angle of Psychology

Confucius was the first one who had an explicit and systcmatic discussion on the theory of humanity among all the musters in pre-Qin days. From an angle of psychology, firstly, his theory saw the natural foundation of psychological development; secondly, it emphasizcd the decisive role of education and environment; what's more, with regard to the relationship between humanity and practice, it featured the result of learning and practice might become one's natural functions just like one's nature. His three categories of humanity was a further explanation on the relationship between humanity and practice.